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• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Bottle

  Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.

• Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

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